International Maritime English

Conference

SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT

INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ENGLISH CONFERENCE

First Announcement

IMEC 27

12 – 15 October 2015

Netherlands Maritime Institute of Technology

Johor Bahru - Malaysia

Organised by Netherlands Maritime Institute of Technology International Maritime Lecturers Association

IMLA-IMEC

The Venue

Netherlands Maritime Institute of Technology (NMIT), Educity, Johor Bahru. (www.nmit.edu.my)

NMIT takes pride in hosting this year’s IMEC at its campus at Educity. Educity is a fully integrated education

hub that comprises universities and institutes of higher education, student accommodations, as well as

recreational and sports facilities. Located at the Multivarsity Complex within Educity, NMIT is the sole

maritime college, with two lecture theatres, a wide range of facilities, that will provide a conducive

environment for a successful conference.

Johor Bahru (JB)

The second largest city in Malaysia, JB is an industrial, tourism and education hub. It is rich with century old

traditions and a multicultural society that guarantees a variety of people, culture, and food.

Climate

Johor, like most parts of west Malaysia is generally hot and humid due to the location of Malaysia that is

near to the equator. It has a mean temperature that ranges from 27 to 30 degrees. It is wet in Johor during

the inter-monsoon periods which is from April to October. However, during other times of the year, Johor is

usually dry with occasional showers.

Currency

The local currency is Malaysian Ringgit (MYR). However credit cards are widely acceptable.

Visa

Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at any

Malaysian Representative Office abroad before entering the country. Visa which has been granted is not an

absolute guarantee that the holder will be allowed to enter Malaysia. The final decision lies with the

Immigration Officer at the entry point.

Electricity and Water

The voltage used in Malaysia is 230/240 volts -50hz. If your electrical appliance uses 110/120 volts, you will need to use a transformer/converter to step down the 230/240 volts Malaysian voltage to your 110/120 volt appliances. Failing to do so will damage your electrical appliances. Malaysia uses the British Standard BS 1363 domestic AC power plugs and sockets.

Accessibility

Most SIM-Cards will work in Malaysia via roaming service. Most hotels provide Wi-Fi connections as well as

the NMIT campus.

ABOUT JOHOR BAHRU

Arriving in Kuala Lumpur

The capital city of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur and its main international airport is the Kuala Lumpur

International Airport (KLIA) which is situated319km away from the Netherlands Maritime Institute of

Technology. Delegates are encouraged to book a flight to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Seeing as Johor

Bahru is located at the Southern tip of peninsular Malaysia, delegates are encouraged to book a flight from

their respective countries to Kuala Lumpur first before booking a connecting flight to Senai International

Airport (Johor Bahru).

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – Johor Bahru (JHB)

From KLIA, delegates will then have a few choices of connecting flights to Johor Bahru:

Malaysia Airlines departs from KLIA.

AirAsia and FireFly are two of Malaysia’s budget airlines and departs from KLIA2. There is a train service that

links KLIA to KLIA 2. The fare is Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) 2 and the tickets can be bought upon arrival at

KLIA just before the delegates exit the Arrival Hall.

The connecting flight to Johor Bahru is approximately 45 minutes. Upon arrival, NMIT will provide the

delegates with a shuttle service from the airport to their respective hotels which are 15 to 20 minutes away.

This free shuttle service will be provided twice on 11 October 2015 at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m..

Delegates from Neighbouring Asian Countries and Australia may have direct flights to

Senai International Airport through Air Asia (http://www.airasia.com/).

|| http://www.malaysiaairlines.com || http://www.airasia.com || http://www.fireflyz.com.my ||

Arriving in Singapore

Delegates are also given the option to land in Singapore through Changi International Airport. However, this

may cause inconveniences as travel time from Singapore to Johor Bahru may extend to 2 hours or more as it

will require the delegates to cross over to Johor Bahru via the Causeway.

There is a direct bus from Changi International Airport to Johor Bahru which will drop the delegates off at the

Kotaraya II Terminal. NMIT will provide a free shuttle service at 3 p.m. on the 11th of October from Kotaraya

II Terminal to the respective hotels.

For more information about Changi – Kotaraya II service, please refer to the following website:

http://www.changiairport.com/getting-around/to-and-from-the-airport/coach-to-johor-bahru-

malaysia

GETTING TO JOHOR BAHRU

RECOMMENDED AIRLINES

Abstracts (max. 250 words) for papers and / or interactive workshops, addressing any of the topics mentioned in the First Announcement, should be sent by email to BOTH:

Alison Noble (alison.noble@hzs.be), chair of the Papers & Activities Committee A copy to IMEC 27 Local Organizing Committee (27imec@gmail.com)

Deadline for Submitting Abstracts:

30 April 2015

Authors keeping to the deadline will be prioritised for presentation at IMEC 27.

The Papers and Activities Committee aims to inform authors keeping to the deadline of the success

or otherwise of their contributions by end-May 2015. Details of the preliminary programme

will be published in forthcoming announcements.

Template for writing an abstract for an IMEC Conference

DEADLINES FOR ABSTRACTS

Deadline for Submitting Completed Papers and Workshop Materials:

31 August 2015

After receipt of the Acceptance Notice from the chair of the Papers & Activities Committee, the completed versions of papers and workshop materials should be submitted by email to Alison Noble (alison.noble@hzs.be), chair of the Papers & Activities Committee, with a copy to IMEC27 LOC (27imec@gmail.com). Authors are requested to use the template provided. Deadline for submission of completed paper/workshop 31st August 2015. Any queries about workshops or papers to Alison Noble (alison.noble@hzs.be)

Template for writing a paper for an IMEC Conference

CALL FOR PAPERS

Sunday, October 11 1100 Pick up delegates at Senai Airport

1500 Pick up delegates at Kotaraya II Terminal (from Changi)

1600 Pick up delegates at Senai Airport

1930 Registration and Welcome reception

Monday, October 12 0800 Late registration

0900 Opening Ceremony

0930 Keynote Speaker

1000 IMEC Photo

1030 Coffee Break

1130 Session 1

1300 Lunch

1400 Session 2

1600 Tea Break

1900 Dinner

Tuesday, October 13 0900 Session 1

1100 Coffee Break

1130 Session 2

1300 Lunch

1400 Session 3

1600 Tea Break

1900 Dinner

Wednesday, October 14 0900 Session 1

1100 Coffee Break

1130 Session 2

1300 Lunch

1400 Session 3

1600 Tea Break

1900 Dinner

TENTATIVE PROGRAMME

Thursday, October 15 0900 Session 1

1100 Coffee Break

1130 Session 2

1300 Lunch

1400 Closing Ceremony

1600 Tea Break

1900 Farewell Dinner

Friday, October 16 0800 Depart from Johor to Malacca

1030 Malacca Heritage City UNESCO World Heritage Site

Malacca Maritime Museum

1400 Jonker Street

1600 Back to Johor

1900 Dinner in Johor

Saturday, October 17 0900 Depart for Airport and Kotaraya II Terminal (to Changi)

Accompanying spouses will have the opportunity to spend their time in Johor Bahru while the conference is

going on. They will be able to visit Johor tourist attractions and sights such as the Royal Johor Museum, Johor

Premium Outlets as well as spend a day at Legoland. Lunch will be provided except during the trip to

Legoland. Accompanying spouses will also join the Malacca trip on the 16th October, right after the conference.

TENTATIVE PROGRAMME

ACCOMPANYING PARTNERS’ PROGRAMME

Delegates are encouraged to book their accommodations early as the rooms are subject to

availability. Some hotels are subject to booking deadlines,

REGISTRATION FORM: http://www.imla.co/imec/IMEC27Registration%20Form.docx

o The conference fee also includes a day trip to Malacca City, a historical city listed as a

UNESCO World Heritage Site that will take place at the end of the conference on 16th October 2015. Lunch and Dinner will be provided during the trip.

o The IMLA rate will be given to a participant if he or she is a fully paid up member at the time of the conference; membership will be checked by the hosts upon registration. Participants who would like to sign up as members or renew their memberships may download the forms at http://www.imla.co/content/membership and submit the filled out form with the payment and bank details to the IMLA Hon. Treasurer Stephen Cross (sjcross@hetnet.nl).

o The fees for participants will cover the conference materials, lunches, conference dinner, refreshments, and the social programmes. The fees for accompanying persons will include the social programme, lunches and the conference dinner.

o A free coach service will be made available from Senai International Airport twice on 11 October 2015 (11 a.m. and 4 p.m.) to the respective hotels. A free coach service will also be made available from Kotaraya II to the respective hotels for delegates who are travelling in from Singapore. This service will be at a first come first serve basis. Please inform the local organizing committee if you would like to use the coach services.

o A free coach service will also be provided for delegates from their respective hotels to the conference venue every day. The cost will have been covered by the registration fees.

Chairman of LOC : Zafirah Ab Rahim ( zafirah@nmit.edu.my )

Conference Venue : Netherlands Maritime Institute of Technology

(Educity Campus), Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Secretariat Email : 27imec@gmail.com

Conference Website : http://27imec.wix.com/home

IMEC 27: Conference Fees and Accommodation

CONTACT DETAILS

Delegates are encouraged to book their accommodations early as the rooms are subject to availability. Some hotels

are subject to booking deadlines,

Located within a 10 minutes-drive from NMIT Educity campus, Hotel Jen at Puteri Harbour is strategically positioned

in the heart of a 688-acre waterfront precinct. Hotel guests will enjoy modern lifestyle components, world-class

facilities and an excellent network of infrastructure with 283 tastefully decorated rooms and suites. A shuttle free

service will be provided for delegates daily to and from the conference venue according to the schedule determined

by the Local Organizing Committee.

Hotel Granada is located in the Bukit Indah township of Nusajaya surrounding major eateries, shopping and entertainment centres. Guests can walk to AEON Bukit Indah, a local shopping centre that will cater to all your retail needs. A free shuttle service will be provided for delegates daily to and from the conference venue according to the schedule determined by the Local Organizing Committee.

ACCOMMODATION

HOTEL JEN (FORMALLY KNOWN AS TRADERS)

Deluxe Room Single Occupancy : USD 98 Deluxe Room Double Occupancy : USD 107

*Prices do not include the 6% Government Service Tax

Tel: +607 560 8888

Reservations: http://www.shangri-la.com/johor/traders/contact-us/

GRANADA HOTEL

Mention NMIT

to enjoy these

rates!

Deluxe room : USD 62.20 Executive Deluxe : USD 71.17 Club Deluxe : USD 95.69

Junior Suite : USD 101.08 *Prices do not include the 6% Government Service Tax

Reservations: +607-2318885 / +607-231 8886 Email: info@htlgranada.com

*Prices do not include the 6% Government Service Tax

Mention NMIT

to enjoy these

rates!

Deadline

July

2015

LEGOLAND HOTEL

Legoland Hotel is located at Legoland Malaysia Resort, that brings together a LEGOLAND Theme Park,

Water Park and Hotel in one LEGO® themed location. Legoland Malaysia Resort is the first Legoland

Resort in Asia and is the first of its kind to offers adventure, education and fun for action-packed day

trips. Situated in one of the 10 must-visit holiday destination of Malaysia, Legoland Hotal is also only 15

minutes from NMIT, Educity campus. A free shuttle service will be provided for delegates daily to and

from the conference venue according to the schedule determined by the Local Organizing Committee.

Corporate Group Theme Room: USD 179.83

*Price does not include the 6% Government Service Tax

Reservations: https://bookings.ihotelier.com/LEGOLAND-

Hotel/bookings.jsp?themeId=10181&hotelId=86189

Hotel Nusa CT is a ten minute drive from the NMIT campus. It provides comfortable accomodation for a

reasonable rate. It is 5 minutes away from Legoland, 10 minutes from Johor Premium Outlet, and 20

minutes to Senai Airport and the city center. A free shuttle service will be provided for delegates daily to

and from the conference venue according to the schedule determined by the Local Organizing Committee.

Double Occupancy (Superior Queen) :USD 42 Double Occupancy (Superior King) :USD 51 Double Occupancy (Deluxe Suite) :USD 63 Family Suite (1 King & 2 Super Single Bed) :USD 80

*Price does not include the 6% Government Service Tax

Tel: +607 556 2800 / +607 556 2373 Email:hotelnusact@yahoo.com.my

Website: www.hotenusact.com

LEGOLAND HOTEL

HOTEL NUSA CT

Prof. Dr. Jin Yongxing

Chairman of IMLA

The IMEC Steering Committee

Prof. Dr. Peter Trenkner Chairman of IMEC / Hon. Member of IMLA – Wismar University, Germany

Prof. Clive W. Cole Vice Chairman of IMEC – World Maritime University Malmö, Sweden

Alison Noble Chair Papers and Activities Committee – Antwerp Maritime Academy, Belgium

(Papers and Activities Committee Members: Prof. Dr. Carmen Chirea

Ungureanu , Constanta Maritime University, Romania / Peter John, Jade

University of Applied Sciences, Elsfleth, Germany / Dr. Sandra Tominac,

Rijeka University, Faculty of Maritime Studies, Croatia)

Peter van Kluijven Rotterdam Mainport University of Applied Sciences – STC GROUP, The

Netherlands

Catherine Logie Marlins, United Kingdom

Prof. Dr. Boris Pritchard Rijeka University, Croatia

Prof. Dr. Naoyuki Takagi Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Japan

Map of Senai International Airport – Netherlands Maritime Institute of Technology (Educity Campus) – Traders Hotel

Map of Senai International Airport – Netherlands Maritime Institute of Technology (Educity Campus) – Legoland Hotel

Map of Senai International Airport – Netherlands Maritime Institute of Technology (Educity Campus) – Hotel Granada

Map of Senai International Airport – Netherlands Maritime Institute of Technology (Educity Campus) – Nusa CT Hotel